UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan. 28

LONDON Jan 28 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening
up by 61 to 65 points, or 1 percent higher on Wednesday, according to financial
bookmakers. For more on the factors affecting European stocks, please click on

* The UK blue chip index closed down by 0.6 percent, or 40.79 points, at
6,811.61 points on Tuesday.

ARM /APPLE : Apple Inc quarterly results smashed
Wall Street expectations with record sales of big-screen iPhones in the holiday
shopping season and a 70 percent rise in China sales, powering the company to
the largest profit in corporate history. ARM Holdings provides the technology
that powers the iPhone 6.

ANGLO AMERICAN : Global mining company Anglo American said
that a sharp drop in commodity prices will likely result in impairment charges
for its 2014 financial year, as it posted annual production ahead of its
guidance for its key commodities.

ANTOFAGASTA : Chilean mining firm Antofagasta said on
Wednesday it expects a small increase in production this year after posting
annual output for 2014 in line with its guidance.

SEVERN TRENT : Utility Severn Trent announced the start of a share
buyback programme. It also named James Bowling as its new CFO.

SONGBIRD : Canary Wharf owner Songbird Estates recommended
its minority shareholders accept an offer from Qatar Investment Authority and
Brookfield, as it has the backing of the holders of 86 percent of its
shares.
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